When the past is present…
“…The great force of history comes from the fact that we carry it within us, are unconsciously controlled by it in many ways, and history is literally present in all that we do.” James Baldwin
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Trump says racist things about Black voters. Why are some defending him?
Despite regularly making racist comments, Trump still has a loyal troop of Black voters behind him. The former president appeals to the Black community with promises of safer streets and financial stability, among other things.
Read MoreThe Zyn Craze: Nicotine’s New Disguise
With the Black community facing disproportionate rates of cancer compared to other groups, parents are becoming increasingly worried about the carcinogens in nicotine devices accessible to teens.
Read MoreABHM Book Club presents The Water Dancer By Ta-Nehisi Coates
ABHM will be reading The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates and discussing it virtually on March 21st. In this gripping tale by the acclaimed Coates, the protagonist Hiram Walker, born into slavery, discovers a mysterious power after a near-death experience. Determined to escape bondage and liberate his family, he navigates the covert battlegrounds of slavery, fueled by love and resilience, in a poignant story of defiance and courage.
Read MoreFamily of man shot dead by police sues officer for ‘excessive and deadly force’
After Devonte Brown was killed by a cop using “excessive and deadly force,” his family and friends seek closure by filing a federal lawsuit against the officer.
Read MoreTrump supporters target black voters with faked AI images
AI-generated images of Donald Trump with Black voters may fool some people, but others see through the ruse.
Read MoreParamedic gets 5 years in prison for Elijah McClain’s killing in rare case against medical responders
In a first-of-its-kind case, a paramedic has been sentenced for his role in the death of a Black teenager, Elijah McClain.
Read MoreUniversity of Florida eliminates all diversity, equity and inclusion positions due to new state rule
A new Florida law means that some roles and departments have been eliminated from colleges like the University of Florida.
Read MoreThe Truth of Black History Will Set You Free
The real story of Black people in the U.S., is silenced in schools by law in some states, but is being told in churches and houses of worship.
Read MoreRebuilding Tulsa With or Without Reparations
Anneliese Burner examines the media dedicated to spreading the story of Tulsa’s Greenwood neighborhood.
Read MoreA Mississippi Civil War memorial now includes more Black military history
Thanks to the efforts of a historian at the Vicksburg National Military Park, Black Union soldiers have not been given proper honors.
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